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Tuschzeichnung

ink drawing, ink wash drawing

noun TOOSH-tsaykh-nung Rare

Usage Note

Tuschzeichnung is a drawing made with liquid India ink, applied with pen or brush. Typical of technical illustration and calligraphic work; Pinseltusche allows fluid washes.

Examples

"Die zarten Tuschzeichnungen des Architekten dienten als Vorlage für die Gravuren."

Natural Translation

The delicate ink drawings by the architect served as templates for the engravings.

Literal Translation

The delicate ink-drawings of the architect served as template for the engravings.

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